Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Celtics 120-88. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.